June 02, 2011

Google +1 (Plus One) Button for Websites Coming Soon

Just as Twitter has launched its “follow” button, another social button is on the way tomorrow. That would be the Google +1 button, which was announced two months ago, and could have a significant impact on search rankings for websites.

Google Plus One Button

Apparently the PR company of one of Google’s launch partners, Clearspring, wrote TechCrunch an email, saying, “I understand that Google planned to reach out to you about the new Google +1 button for websites that they’ll be unveiling shortly. I thought you might be interested in speaking with Hooman Radfar, CEO of Clearspring, about the company’s role as a launch partner for Google +1.”
Danny Sullivan at Search Engine Land says he’s confirmed with Google that it is indeed launching the +1 button for websites tomorrow. If you’re unfamiliar with the button, this video will basically get you up to speed:
Google has said flat out that the button will be used as a ranking signal.

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